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What no one tells CEOs about private equity – top tips from ECI Partners
What no one tells CEOs about private equity – tips from ECI Partners The world of private equity (PE) can be confusing, even for CEOs…

Formula One Autocentres on the road to expansion after completing acquisition of 35 ATS sites
More than 130 jobs have been saved after Formula One Autocentres completed the acquisition of 35 sites from ATS Euromaster.

£11m growth as Talbots Law ramps up business services offer
A combination of acquisitions and strong organic growth across Staffordshire and Shropshire helped a fast-growing Midlands law firm increase revenues by £11m.

A.W. Lymn Deepens North Notts Footprint with Acquisition of Established Funeral Directors
Award-winning, family owned and operated funeral directors A.W.

DJH accelerates South East expansion with Loucas acquisition
A leading accountancy and professional services group has accelerated its expansion into the South East with its second strategic acquisition.

Scrap specialist expands offer with skip firm purchase backed by community lenders
A scrap metal specialist has expanded its recycling offering to customers by purchasing a skip hire company backed with funding from two leading community finance…

SAS Daniels LLP Advises Matix Accounts on Sale to TMF Acquisitions
Leading Cheshire firm SAS Daniels LLP, has successfully advised the shareholders of Knutsford-based Matix Accounts Ltd on the sale of their business to TMF Acquisitions.

Paul Austen Associates Announces Acquisition of AP Accountancy, Marking Strategic Expansion
In a significant move that underscores continued growth and strategic ambition, leading Cheshire and Staffordshire accountancy firm Paul Austen Associates Ltd has announced the acquisition of Stoke-on-Trent based AP Accountancy…

DJH boosts its growing presence in Liverpool with SB&P acquisition
DJH has reinforced its commitment to Liverpool’s thriving business community by acquiring a well-respected local practice.

UK Tech Business Founders “Racing to Quit” Ahead of April Tax Deadline, Legal Experts Warn.
A leading M&A law firm is facing a sharp rise in enquiries from British tech founders attempting to sell their businesses before new higher Capital…

DJH completes cross-border sale as IPEC joins ABB’s global electrification network
A leading North West accounting and professional services group has completed its involvement in a high profile cross-border deal, which has seen IPEC Limited become…

Not‑for‑Profits Tewkesbury-based Cleaner Safer Group and BCTA Join Forces
Tewkesbury-based Cleaner Safer Group (CSG), the parent organisation of HETAS and Woodsure, has announced its formal merger with the Building Compliance Testers Association (BCTA), uniting…

McBrides takes on the DJH’s name following £200,000 office refurbishment and rebrand
A top 40 UK accountancy firm has completed its entry into the South East with the £200,000 office refurbishment and rebranding of McBrides Accountants.

Dynamic Safety Solutions Joins Celnor Group’s Risk Management Division
Celnor Group (Celnor), a leading UK investor in entrepreneur-led businesses in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) sector, has acquired Dynamic Safety Solutions to…

Customs Support Group completes acquisition of Dundalk customs broker Beagans Limited
Customs Support Group (CSG) has acquired long-established Dundalk customs broker Beagans Limited to further cement its position as Ireland’s leading customs clearance provider.

DJH reinforces its ‘built environment’ credentials with Arcus’ sale to Baily Garner
A Manchester corporate finance specialist has boosted its reputation in the built environment after advising on its second deal in this space within twelve months.

PP C&A signals £100m global expansion with new acquisition push
Global expansion is on the agenda for one of the UK’s leading manufacturing outsourcing specialists after it announced a major acquisition drive.

Jobs secured as Clarity Group fastens on to latest manufacturing acquisition
More than 60 jobs in the South West and Black Country have been safeguarded after the purchase of a critical supplier to the nuclear and…

Northern Irish Consultancy Johnston Houston Becomes Drees & Sommer UK
Johnston Houston, the renowned property and construction consultancy based in Belfast, has today announced it has officially rebranded as Drees & Sommer UK, marking a…

Celnor Group Acquires Faithorn Farrell Timms
Celnor Group (Celnor), a leading UK investor in entrepreneur-led businesses in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) sector has completed the acquisition of Faithorn…

DJH advises Stockport technology specialist with future sale to ABB
IPEC Limited, founded out of Manchester University by Dr Colin Smith, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by ABB, a global leader in…

JMG Group expands risk management portfolio with acquisition of SafeSchool
Yorkshire head-quartered insurance broking and risk management business JMG Group has acquired specialist education-focused health and safety consultancy SafeSchool, strengthening its Risk Support Services (RSS)…

Edinburgh Boiler Company Ignites £20m Growth Plan
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is targeting growth by acquisition as it prepares for its next stage of expansion.

New owner of medical products business Neocare plans international expansion
The new owner of a medical products business which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year has unveiled ambitious plans to scale the business across the…